On August 15, 2020, PM announced new projects during the 74th Independence Day from Red Fort, New Delhi.
It was his 7th consecutive Independence Day speech and focused on the themes of “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)”, “Vocal for local” and “Make in India to Make for World”.
Announcements
The launch of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) under which every Indian will get a health ID that will store the individual’s medical records.
Optical fibre link connecting Lakshadweep and mainland India.
On the lines of “Project Tiger” and “Project Elephant”, he announced the “Project Dolphin”.
Centre has set up a committee to reconsider the minimum age for marriage for women.
The Ladakh, Leh and Kargil region will be developed and declared to be a carbon neutral region.